Rock rose

Helianthemum 'Rhodanthe Carneum' (syn. 'Wisley Pink')

Category: Shrubs and Sub-shrubsGrowth Rate: AverageFeatures: Suitable for growing in containers, Long flowering period

Hardiness: Hardy

Height: 0.30 m (30 cm)

Sun/Shade: Full sun

Spread: 0.45 m (45 cm)

Foliage Type: Evergreen

Flower Colour: Pink, Yellow

Foliage Colour: Green, Grey/Silver

Flowering Period: April to July

Soil Type: Normal/Loam or Sandy/Light or Chalky/AlkalineSoil Moisture: Dry, well drained or Moist, but well drained

Often sold as H. 'Wisley Pink' this pretty sprawling shrub looks great tumbling over the edges of a stone wall or terracotta pot. It thrives in hot sunny spots and becomes drought tolerant once established so will thrive in difficult to fill positions. The pink flowers are infused with yellow at their centre and look very pretty against the grey-green foliage. Each flower will only last for one day but in the right conditions it can produce so many flowers that the plant is covered in them for many weeks.

Garden Care: Prune in mid to late summer after flowering cutting back any straggly stems.